GraduationDay Information

The day you have been waiting for is coming up in your final semester. “Graduation Day”. It seems very complicated but it is all about being prepared and informed.

The Orvis School of Nursing will host a Convocation Ceremony during the graduation week in both the Winter and Spring Calendar. This ceremony is for both undergraduates and graduate nursing students in dress regalia. The ceremony includes a pinning ceremony and or hooding ceremony in front of family and friends. In addition, The University of Nevada will host commencement ceremonies for all programs on the campus. Detailed Information can be found on the unr.edu home page or dates for UNR ceremony forWinter and Spring can be found below.

The Orvis School of Nursing will host Convocation for nursing with all graduating students. All nursing students are expected to participate in this class celebration.

Orvis School of Nursing Graduation activity

Winter Convocation

Date: December 7, 2012

Time: 12pm – 2pm

Location: Joe Crowley Student Union

Invitations will be ordered and available to students one month in advance of the ceremony

Spring Convocation

Date: May 16, 2013

Time: 12pm – 2pm

Location: Joe Crowley Student Union

Invitations will be ordered and available to students one month in advance of the ceremony

University of Nevada, Reno Graduation activity

This ceremony is for all graduating students in all programs

Winter Commencement

  • Advanced & Undergraduate Ceremony: Saturday, December 8, 2012
  • Graduate Line-Up: 8:00 am
  • Procession: 8:30am

Location: Lawler Events Center

Spring Commencement

  • Advanced Degree Ceremony: Friday, May 17, 2013
  • Graduate Line-Up: 4:45 pm
  • Procession: 5:00 pm
  • Undergraduate Degree Ceremony: Friday, May 17, 2013
  • (College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, Division of Health Sciences)
  • Graduate Line-Up: 8:00 am
  • Procession: 8:15 am
  • Undergraduate Degree Ceremony: Saturday, May 18, 2013
  • (Reynolds School of Journalism, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science)
  • Graduate Line-Up: 8:00 am
  • Procession: 8:15 am
  • Location: The University Quadrangle

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Lawlor Events Center. Faculty, staff and graduates will enter through the truck tunnel. Spectators will enter through the ticket office entrance.

All bags are subject to search

Summer Commencement

  • No Ceremony

*Commencement Date and Location are subject to change.

We look forward to congratulating you and meeting your proud families and friends at both commencement and convocation.